About this campground
Exhibits The Blue Heron Mining Community can be visited at any time to view historic structures and listen to audio programs. Facilities & Activities Ask a ranger what to do in the park; free public WiFi, bookstore, park permits, restrooms, and a concession stand. Railroad Ride The Big South Fork Scenic Railway travels from the Stearns Depot to the Blue Heron Mining Community in a 45-minute trip. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit https://bsfsry.com/
Getting there
Location: Located via Highways 1651 and 742.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Stearns Visitor Contact StationBig South Fork National River & Recreation Area5 mi
- Bell Farm Horse CampDaniel Boone National Forest7 mi
- Keno Shooting RangeDaniel Boone National Forest16 mi
- Beaver Creek WildernessDaniel Boone National Forest17 mi
- Lake Cumberland - StearnsDaniel Boone National Forest19 mi
- General Burnside Island State ParkLake Cumberland21 mi
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